Basic.


So, you want to learn about Human Growth Hormone. Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a chemical classified an anabolic hormone replacement agent, and is used to enhance the speed of your metabolism, and increases muscle mass. It is said to slow down, or even reverse the effects of the aging process. People use it to maintain their looks, or enhance their bodily strength

Background and Information


The Chemical name of HGH is Somatropin. Its chemical formula C990H1532N262O300S7.moz-screenshot-3.jpg
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HGH was discovered about 50 years ago, but it wasnt until the 1970's that scientists found what it could do to the body. The biological properties of HGH are various and range widely. With the molecule's anabolic activity, it can react like insulin, as well producing a reaction on water and salt. HGH can be found in the petuitary gland, and is formed naturally by the body. It is made manually by scientists manipulating the DNA and rearranging the strucuture of the molecules. It has been used in the treatment of many illnesses such as Turner Syndrome in Europe and Japan. HGH is also being tested to be used in treating wounds, such as burns. It is a large selling therapeutic protein.
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PROPERTIES


Density; 1.22g/cm3
Molar Mass; 22,129.10g/mol

Percent Comp. By Mass
Carbon Makes up 53.73% of the compound
Hydrogen makes up 6.98% of the compound
Nitrogen makes up 16.58% of the compound
Oxygen makes up 21.69%of the compound
Sulfur makes up 1.01% of the compound

Percent Comp. By Bond
Carbon 49.56%
Hydrogen 32.03%
Nitrogen 8.48%
Oxygen 9.70%
Sulfur .23%

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http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/3179/1/What-Is-Human-Growth-Hormone.html
http://jme.endocrinology-journals.org/cgi/content/abstract/23/3/347


BY: ZACK SCHIBNER & JAMIE BYRON